Covid-19 Coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the ARKLATEX: Cancellations, News, and Helpful Links __________________________ On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice external icon for naming of new human infectious diseases.

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 112 positive COVID-19 cases, with 73 recoveries and 11 related deaths. Cass County has a total of 21 with 18 recovered.Miller County has 42 total cases, 468 negative results, 36 recovered, 1 death. Updated Monday morning, May 18.

A lot of businesses have been hit hard because of the coronavirus. Some have been hit so hard they have no choice but to close for good. That is what has happened to a casino and hotel in Bossier City, La.

My husband and I love to go camping. or should I say Glamping? Either way, we will be able to go camping again soon. In Texas, the state parks are open for day use only right now, but starting May 18 the camping will start back up but only if you already booked a spot. And of course, there are restr…

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is going live on Facebook Live for their registration event titled “Registration Night Live.” It's coming up on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The live event will be through the College’s Facebook page, facebook…

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, businesses and industries all over the country have been forced to close, and the Fair and Festival industry is no exception. The cancellation of Fairs around the country has devastated the Food Concession industry.

Did you know that high schools in our area compete for scholarship money from LifeShare Blood Center by holding blood drives? With schools closed the high schools that in the past have hosted blood drives now need to rely on the community to find another place to host the drives.

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 111 positive COVID-19 cases, with 73 recoveries and 11 related deaths. Cass County has a total of 20 with 16 recovered.Miller County has 40 total cases, 393 negative results, 35 recovered, 1 death. Updated Thursday afternoon, May 14.

Beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, lobby hours will revert back to normal with safety precautions in place. All Farmers Bank and Trust lobbies are now equipped with Personal Protective Equipment, sneeze guards, and social distancing decals.

With Arkansas reopening the restaurants today many people in Texarkana will get a chance to experience their favorite spot for a great meal. From Cattleman's to Sue and Carol's, many restaurants are ready to get back to business but here are 5 things you need to know before going to a rest…